Article 5QNYD UK Border Force could be given immunity over refugee deaths

UK Border Force could be given immunity over refugee deaths

by
Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor
from World news | The Guardian on (#5QNYD)

Priti Patel is seeking legal protections for officers who push back' migrant boats

Border Force staff who enact Priti Patel's plans to push back" migrant boats in the Channel could be given immunity from conviction if a refugee dies, officials have confirmed.

The home secretary is seeking to introduce a provision in the nationality and borders bill that could give officials legal protections in the event that someone drowns.

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